The Royal Thousand
Glass Cloud · 2012
39 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal
A relentless fusion of metalcore aggression and progressive intricacies, challenging the boundaries of heavy music.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Flag — The opening track sets a powerful tone with its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, capturing the essence of the band's signature sound.
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If He Dies, He Dies — This track features a compelling mix of harsh vocals and melodic interludes, highlighting the band’s ability to craft engaging contrasts throughout the album.
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Memorandum — Closing with an expansive sonic journey, this track exemplifies the band's progressive influences and showcases their lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive metalcore with progressive elements, offering both intensity and technical skill.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, establishing a strong opening.
- Tracks five and six introduce softer, melodic interludes that contrast sharply with the preceding intensity, creating dynamic shifts.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 White Flag 4:20
- 2 If He Dies, He Dies 3:58
- 3 Falling in Style 3:07
- 4 Ivy & Wine 4:29
- 5 Prelude for a Ghost 1:47
- 6 All Along 4:10
- 7 She Is Well and Nothing Can Be Ill 3:58
- 8 Counting Sheep 3:41
- 9 Memorandum 5:23
- 10 From May to Now 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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